Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films in comic and supporting roles. He acted in more than 150 films.[1][2][3] He also appeared in several television shows, including Jabardasth.
Raghu Karumanchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002 - Present |
Life
editHe was born and brought up in Hyderabad.[2] His family hails from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. His father is a retired army officer and his mother is a housewife.[4] He completed his MBA and worked as a software engineer.[4][5] He is married and has two children.[2]
Career
editHe made his debut as an actor with the film Aadi starring Jr. NTR.[6] He got break as an actor with the film Adhurs.[2] He also led a team called Roller Raghu in the popular TV comedy show Jabardasth on ETV.[4]
He appeared in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels.[4][7] He received an award from Prasar Bharati and UNICEF for producing the best short film on saving the girl child in 2006.[8]
Filmography
editTelugu films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aadi | Erra Srinu / Sri Krishnananda Swamy | |
| 2003 | Dil | ||
| Tagore | Subbu | ||
| 2007 | Yogi | ||
| 2008 | Hare Ram | ||
| 2009 | Kick | priest | |
| 2010 | Adhurs | ||
| Brindavanam | |||
| Kalyanram Kathi | |||
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | J. P.'s henchman | |
| Pilla Zamindar | Ramana | ||
| Madatha Kaja | Henchman | ||
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Cash Reddy's friend | |
| Sudigadu | Thikkal Reddy's henchman | ||
| Devaraya | Dorababu | ||
| 2013 | Jaffa | Prison Mate | |
| Naayak | Venu's friend | ||
| Sukumarudu | |||
| Mirchi | |||
| 2014 | Loukyam | Banti | |
| Aagadu | Biriyani Raju | ||
| Yevadu | |||
| Power | Raghu | ||
| Race Gurram | Peddi Reddy's henchman | ||
| Rabhasa | Dhanunjay's henchman | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Bangari's friend | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | ||
| Temper | Madhav | ||
| Ketugadu | |||
| Pataas | Mahathi's colleague | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Soukhyam | Bavuji's henchman | ||
| Dagudumootha Dandakor | |||
| 2016 | Supreme | MLA's henchman | |
| Oopiri | Police Officer | ||
| Speedunnodu | |||
| Ism | |||
| Banthi Poola Janaki | |||
| 2017 | Winner | ||
| Khaidi No. 150 | Ward Corporator | ||
| Samanthakamani | Constable Satyanarayana | ||
| Anando Brahma | Ghost | ||
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chandramouli | ||
| Raja the Great | Kabaddi Team Player | ||
| Balakrishnudu | |||
| 2018 | Raa Raa | ||
| Kirrak Party | Peon | ||
| Devadas | Local Rowdy | ||
| Geetha Govindam | |||
| Premaku Raincheck | Momo | ||
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Bulli Reddy | |
| 90ML | John Wick's henchman | ||
| Venky Mama | Raghuramaiah | ||
| Ruler | Arnold | ||
| 2020 | Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi Okati | Cult Kameshwar Rao | |
| 2021 | Zombie Reddy | Veera Reddy's henchmen | |
| Crazy Uncles | |||
| 2022 | Hero | henchmen | |
| S5 No Exit | |||
| 2023 | Amigos | Thief | |
| 7:11 PM | Ganda | ||
| 2024 | Viraaji |
Other language films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Angrez | Nerella Ramesh | Dakhini | |
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawabs | Arif | ||
| 2011 | Siruthai | Acid Raja | Tamil | |
| 2015 | The Angrez 2 | Nerella Ramesh | Dakhini | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Police Officer | Tamil | |
| Goli Soda | Kannada | Dubbed in Telugu as Evadu Thakkuva Kadu | ||
| 2019 | Hyderabad Nawabs 2 | Dakhini |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Various | ETV | ||
| 2016–2017 | Alitho Saradaga | Co-presenter | Episodes: 1–23 | ||
| 2023 | Athidhi | Harsha | Disney+ Hotstar | [9] |
References
edit- ^ "Raghu Karumanchi". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Interview : Raghu Karumanchi – My role in Adhurs was career defining". 123telugu.com. Mallemala Entertainments. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Telugu Movie Actor Raghu Karumanchi". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "అదుర్స్ రఘు బర్త్ డే ఇంటర్వ్యూ..!". cinejosh.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "అవకాశం వస్తే విలన్ పాత్ర చేస్తా". namasthetelangaana.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ GV. "Comedian Raghu Karumanchi new films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Raghu Karumanchi profile". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Prasar Bharati-UNICEF presents awards for short films". news.webindia123.com. Webdunia123. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ The New Indian Express (31 August 2023). "Venu Thottempudi set to make OTT debut with Athidhi". Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
